Family background
William Francis Bodkin was the son of George Clifford Bodkin, navvy and union organiser, and his wife Bridget Ellen, née Callaghan. He lived at 11 Hordern Street, Newtown. His older brother was Joseph Anthony Bodkin.
William Bodkin had two children: a daughter named Frances Bodkin and a son named William George Bodkin, who was also an alderman on the City of Sydney Council.
Occupation & interests
Bodkin was an organiser.
Local government service
William Francis Bodkin was an alderman on Newtown Council in 1944-48, representing the O’Connell Ward. He was mayor in 1947.
References
Information on the Bodkin family courtesy Joseph Bodkin.